Reece Johnson

Editorial Director

Contributors/Reece Johnson, Editorial Director

Education

MA Columbia University
BA University of Washington

Reece Johnson is the editorial director for news and data. He writes about the future of work and higher education, student political activism, and expanding educational opportunities. Reece holds a master's degree from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. His work has been cited by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Brookings.

Subject areas

Higher education policy, future of learning, future of work

Check out other media mentions

82% of College Grads Believe Their Bachelor’s Degree Was a Good Investment - CNBC

Most College Graduates Wish They Majored in Something Different - Bloomberg

Read Reece's Latest Articles

Top 10 Online Master’s in Computer Engineering Programs

A master's in computer engineering can help you write your own career ticket. These schools offer the best online programs out there.

April 5, 2024

Average Student Loan Debt: 2024 Statistics

The average federal student loan debt is $37,090. Collectively, about 43 million Americans share $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt. Learn more about student debt statistics in our guide.

February 20, 2024

The Emerging Field of Happiness Studies

Removed from pop psychology and the self-help industry, happiness studies offers an academic approach to pursuing a more content and meaningful life.

May 16, 2022

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park Offers Free College to Employees

The Tennessee theme park Dollywood is participating in a free college for employees program that pays 100% of tuition at partner colleges.

February 11, 2022

These Are the Colleges Requiring Vaccine Boosters Now

These colleges require at least one COVID-19 bivalent booster for the 2023-2024 year.

October 19, 2023

Our Editorial Policy and Standards

Accuracy and editorial integrity are just a few of the values we at BestColleges pledge to uphold for the students who rely on us. We are committed to providing students with the educational resources they need to achieve their goals.